MAN Energy Solutions to Lead New Ammonia GenSet Project

Danish ‘NH3 Spark – FutureFlex’ project aims to develop pioneering, small-bore engine concept that dispenses with need for pilot fuel Danish State initiative, the EUDP (Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Programme), has announced the ‘NH3 Spark – FutureFlex’ project. It aims to develop a dual-fuel, four-stroke GenSet capable of operating purely on ammonia without the

Next-Gen Marine Propulsion: MAN Launches Methanol Super Engine

MAN Energy Solutions has announced plans to deliver the world’s most powerful methanol-powered two-stroke engine in June 2025. The engine, rated at 82,440 kW, is currently under construction by Chinese manufacturer CSSC-MES Diesel Co., Ltd. (CMD) and is designed to power a new class of ultra-large container vessels. The engine is the first of 12

MAN Energy Solutions Completes Type Approval Test for Upgraded Dual-Fuel GenSet

MAN Energy Solutions has successfully completed the Type Approval Test (TAT) for its upgraded MAN L35/44DF CD dual-fuel engine, confirming its suitability for auxiliary GenSet and electric propulsion applications. The tests, conducted from April 7 to 11 at STX Engine’s headquarters in Changwon, South Korea, were witnessed by six international classification societies. The MAN L35/44DF

Ammonia-powered engine to be developed for medium-speed marine applications

Having designed and tested the first two-stroke ammonia engine, MAN Energy Solutions has now announced launching the ‘AmmoniaMot 2’ research project. Initiated by MAN with partners from industry and research institutes, the project aims to develop a four-stroke, medium-speed, dual-fuel test engine that runs on ammonia. ­­ Supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic

MAN Energy Solutions signs MoU with Eastern Pacific Shipping

MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) at Posidonia 2024 International Shipping Exhibition in Piraeus, Greece, on the development of crew training for the handling of ammonia as fuel on vessels. Signed between Cyril Ducau, Chief Executive Officer for EPS and Bjarne Foldager, Country Manager, Denmark for

World’s largest car carriers ordered with MAN Energy Solutions

Chinese yard, Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI), has received an order for 4 × MAN B&W 8S60ME-GI engines in connection with the building of 4 × 10,800 CEU Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) for South Korean shipping owner, HMM Co. Ltd.. CSIC Diesel Engine Co. Ltd (CSE) will build the Mk10.5 dual-fuel -GI (-Gas Injection)

MITSUI performs world-first hydrogen test

MAN Energy Solutions’ licensee, MITSUI E&S Co. Ltd., has announced that it has successfully tested a 50-bore MAN B&W two-stroke engine up to 100% load at its Tamano facility while running on hydrogen, a world-first for the maritime industry. In collaboration with MAN Energy Solutions, MITSUI converted one of the four cylinders of an MAN

MAN Energy Solutions and CSS expand strategic agreement

MAN Energy Solutions and China Classification Society (CCS) have signed a sub-agreement that brings the new MAN L21/31DF-M (dual-fuel methanol) genset into a strategic framework agreement (SFA) that the two parties agreed in September 2023. Covering decarbonization and digitalization in the maritime industry, the SFA is scheduled to last for five years. Two 9,300 CEU

MAN Energy Solutions opens up largest service hub outside of Europe

Singapore welcomes the opening of MAN Energy Solutions’ new mixed-purpose facility that will expand their local business activities. MAN Energy Solutions is one of the leading global engine makers of alternative-fuel engines, and is driving the maritime energy transition by enabling the use of cleaner fuels in ships around the world. Located in Tuas, MAN

MAN Energy Solutions secures contract to deliver 48 dual-fuel engines

MAN Energy Solutions and Karpowership have signed a contract for the delivery of a total of 48 dual-fuel engines for Karpowership’s fleet of power plant ships (Powerships). The engine order consists of MAN 18V51/60DF dual-fuel engines with a mechanical output of 20.7 MW each. The engines will be split between a number of Powerships. In